TOAST TO THE NORTH’S FOOD STARS

Michelin has revealed its culinary stars and they’re shining bright in the North East

October 2016
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Luxe loves its food and in an area covering North Yorkshire up to Northumberland with a swathe or Durham in between, we’re delighted to see some food friends celebrated…

STARS OF THE SHOW

James Close at Raby Hunt near Darlington celebrates the accolade of being the region’s first home-grown two Michelin Star chef. He used to be a professional golfer and but the steady hand steered him towards the kitchen and saw him score as a self-taught chef.

CITY SHOWSTOPPER

Kenny Atkinson first brought Michelin stars to the North East show when he was at Seaham Hall after gaining Michelin accolades in the Scilly Isles. Now, in his beautiful listed building restaurant House of Tides on Newcastle Quayside, passionate Geordie Kenny has retained a Michelin star. His tasting menus featuring a deft hand, local produce and inspired ideas.

PRAISE TOO…

…to the team at Chadwicks in Maltby near Middlesbrough. A cosy village pub on the outside and a stylish eating place within – rabbit pie anyone?Great wines, too. The skilled team is celebrating the Michelin Bib Gourmand award.

…to the place where the boats come in – the River Café on North Shields fish quay – which as gained a Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade. Unsurprisingly, it’s the place to find a fabulous market-fresh feast and steaming seasonal langoustines.

…to the Harome in North Yorkshire, which retains its Michelin star. There’s a lot of love for Andrew Pern and this gastro pub which first brought the concept of refined but gutsy ‘modern Yorkshire’ to prominence and still shines bright.